This day is always hard. April 22nd, 2012.

Today is the 1 year anniversary of my dear friend Richard Johnson’s unexpected passing. In his memory, I’m asking that if you’re reading this post, please reach out to someone today and tell them that you love them. It’s not that life is short, but, that life is precious. People are precious. Friends, family, loved ones, precious. And in honor of Richard’s remarkable life, I’d like to always remember my own true purpose: to love and be loved – as authentically as possible. Hug someone today. Love someone today. “Stay beautiful and know you’re always somebody important to me.”